DESIGN COMPETITION - kitchenware

FABRICS - cloud 9 new season

some wonderful new fabrics arrived in my inbox last week in the shape of two great new collections from cloud 9. the first - 'cut out & keep' - is by print & pattern favourite heather moore of skinny la minx and features her distinctive style. the second is 'nature walk' which is a slightly lower thread count than their usual high end fabrics to introduce a more price sensitive range. see these new designs and many more online here at cloud 9.

DESIGNER - anna-katrine olesen

anna-katrine olesen is an award winning danish designer and 2007 central saint martins graduate. anna lives and works in london as a freelance designer doing research, trend direction and concept development for the print and pattern industries. she has experience in working full time and freelance with large retailers, small studios and clients from around the world. in 2008 anna-katrine decided to launch the eat prints blog which pays homage to all the inspirational food packaging that she sees on her travels around the world.

DESIGNER - three sheets 2 the wind

jenny Sauer began her business 'three sheets 2 the wind' in 2004 and runs her own a small textile design and manufacturing studio in georgetown kentucky. jenny has a passion for vintage prints and handmade, artisan-quality textiles and her designs are inspired by the skeletal structure of plant life and pattern work of the 20th century. you can find three sheets 2 the wind online here and also on esty.

KIDS DESIGN - model mini

i really enjoyed looking at the swedish website model mini which amongst other goodies featured the work of elisabeth dunker of fine little day. model mini specialises in selecting great wall art, books, toys, and clothing (like the sma folk brand shown below) for little people and can be found online here.

SAGAFORM - at illustrated living

you may remember the 'keep' design by sagaform which we featured back in september, well the good news is they are now available at illustrated living along with lots of pieces by marimekko (not to mention all the orla kiely ceramics!).

BOOK - print workshop

christine schmidt is the designer behind the yellow owl workshop whose products and stationery can be found in the likes of urban outfitters, anthropologie and paperchase. now christine has created a practical book for anyone who has printing ambitions with her publishers pottercraft. 'print workshop' features a variety of projects that can suit all skill levels and includes templates for christine's distinctive illustrations. you can find it on amazon usa now and on amazon uk from next week.